God Is Good!: Love's Wisdom

Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore, get wisdom, but with all your getting get understanding (Pr 4:7)

"Understanding" is to have divine perspective, discernment and instruction in the application of knowledge. If we practice eternal perspective we will understand what the will of God is, (Ep 5:14) we will know that all things are for our sakes, (2Co 4:15) we will know that His thoughts toward us are always good and never evil, to give us hope and a future, (Je 29:11) because He will lead us and guide us with lovingkindness. We will know that we are called beyond the woes of this world to the wonders of eternity. Jesus warns us that in the world we will have tribulation, even as he did himself. (Jn 14:2, 16:33) He also encourages us with assurance that he is preparing a place for us in eternity, and to store up treasures in heaven; where our treasure is there will our hearts be also. (Mt 6:21; Lu 12:34)

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Ro 5:3-5)

If there’s anything we need in the midst of the tribulation of the world it’s to have our hearts fixed on the eternal value system, not the temporal one; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen, for the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2Co 4:18) “Treasures in heaven” consist of much more than rewards for good deeds done on earth; they are the development of an eternal relationship with Him through trials of faith in time and space. In Heaven we will have a new name, (Re 3:12) and a “white stone” with a new name written on it, which nobody understands but the one who receives it—and of course, Jesus, the one who gives it. (Re 2:17) Wow!